History, a photo from Bukhara, West

Photographer's Note

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This relatively small mausoleum, Ismael Samanid, has history. It was built in the 10th century during the rule of the Samanid dynasty. It then, after some time, was buried either by sand and mud from floods or according to some deliberately.
What ever the reason for its burial it meant that unlike all the other major buildings of the era the mausoleum survived Genghis Khan's siege and sacking of Bukhara in 1220.
It stayed buried until the early 20th century when it was excavated and restored.
In the WS are a closer up photo of the mausoleum and an interior photo of part of the ceiling.

ikeharel, aliabazari, Fis2, jhm, jean113, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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abmdsudi (95869) 2022-01-02 21:02

Hi Ian
Wonderful composition showing an amazing piece of architecture in beautiful light, reflections & interesting historical narrative
All my best to you, HNY22
Best regards

Silvio1953 (221627) 2022-01-02 21:25

Ciao Ian, great view of fantastic architecture, fascinating reflections, excellent clarity, fine details, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jemaflor (147156) 2022-01-02 23:08

Hi Ian,
Interesting architecture, a building well photographed and presented with a photogenic angle, nice water reflections, well captured, tfs.

pajaran (115911) 2022-01-02 23:31

Pozdrav.

Lep refkleks na vodi i stara arhitektura, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i uhvacenim trenutkom.
Dobar rad sa lepim fotografijama u radionici.
Lep mauzolej.

Zelim vam sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je pocela.
Paja

aliabazari (22205) 2022-01-03 0:12

Hi dear friend Ian
Beautiful view of the tomb. Clarity and exposure are well done. The past has been interesting. Happy New Year to you and your family.
With respect ...

holmertz (102708) 2022-01-03 0:40

Hello Ian,
The side view including reflections and people made this obvious for main upload, but both WS are also very interesting. I like the relative simplicity of decorations and meticulous masonry seen in the interior. What a luck that this survived the destruction in 1220.
Best regards,
Gert

Fis2 (170779) 2022-01-03 1:19

Witaj Lan!
Nice set of photos.
A very interesting building, beautiful architecture.
Good framing, colors and reflection.
I like it WS also.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

pierrefonds (114470) 2022-01-03 5:42

Hi Ian,

The reflections on the water are assets to the composition. The point of view is showing the details of the Ismale Samanid mausoleum. The light is givng good colors output. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jhm (211736) 2022-01-03 6:05

Hello Ian,

A nice picture with nice reflections
It's a beauty to look at.
Lovely composition nice sharp and clear.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

jean113 (27879) 2022-01-03 7:47

Hello Ian, I like this choice of view with the benefit of the pool of water and the reflection.
It is a very fine building, amazing that it has lasted so well, excavating it must have been exciting.
Thanks for all three pictures.
Kind regards, Jean.

lousat (139286) 2022-01-03 9:31

Hi Ian,3 lovely pics of Samanid mausoleum, in fact small but still a great example of architechture, with its ceiling without colors like the decorated facades made in naked rock,great reflections in the main pic,i like it! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

jmdias (115186) 2022-01-03 9:55

ian

here a different aspect in the islamic art and architecture despite we can see the tradition well present too. fabulous little building. TFS this treasure.

take care

jorge

emka (158172) 2022-01-03 13:05

Hello Ian,

It was my favourite monument in Bukhara. I loved the pattern created by bricks. No colour but how attractive! This square construction with a dome is simply perfect. I like the presentation with the refelction. Superb composition.

Best regards MAlgo

mkamionka (74447) 2022-01-08 0:37

Hi Ian,
This lovely structure does not have a turquioise dome but it is so beautifully decorated!
Each inch of the wall is so rich.
Very well photographed here across the water,
M

mcmtanyel (68533) 2022-01-25 19:21

Hello Ian,
A stupendous little building with a lovely reflection. I wish the color of the water were a bit more turquoise. I am glad you were able to walk in, the ceiling is impressive, too.
Regards,
MT